Superman: The Animated Series (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1996, Superman: The Animated Series is an animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and kids series.
What it’s about. Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.
Who’s in it. Superman: The Animated Series stars Tim Daly as Superman / Clark Kent (voice), Dana Delany as Lois Lane (voice), George Dzundza as Perry White (voice) and Clancy Brown as Lex Luthor (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Superman: The Animated Series has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Superman: The Animated Series page.
If you liked it. Fans of Superman: The Animated Series tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Superman: The Animated Series (1996)?
- In US, Superman: The Animated Series is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Superman: The Animated Series worth watching?
- Superman: The Animated Series holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and kids. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Superman: The Animated Series?
- Superman: The Animated Series stars Tim Daly, Dana Delany, George Dzundza, Clancy Brown and David Kaufman.
- When was Superman: The Animated Series released?
- Superman: The Animated Series was released in 1996.